Previous years in the Backstage preview guide, I have included what Broadway had in store. This year, because Maui will have so many performing arts events in 2019-20, we didn’t have room to include Broadway and could only mention half of 40-plus productions scheduled for the season. Next ...
The founders of Roseox Productions, Jennifer Rose and Jim Oxborrow, have a peculiar explanation on how they met. “Jen cast me in ‘The Producers’ in 2012,” said Oxborrow. “Jim’s audition was hilarious,” countered Rose. “He was singing and ripped of his shirt to reveal he ...
Even the casual theater fan on Maui has been exposed to Music Theatre International, one of the most prestigious theatrical licensing agencies providing the rights to youth, community and professional theaters around the world. Their titles have been performed by more than 70,000 theatrical ...
T’he first time I met Lin McEwan was in August of 2014. She walked into the Historic Iao Theater and inquired about an audition. Leaving her headshot and resume, I was immediately impressed by her preparedness, professionalism and theatrical experience. A few weeks later, she was cast as the ...
While working at The Friar’s Club of Beverly Hills 20 years ago, I frequently met and watched many Second City improv performers and up-and-coming comedians. Since writing this column, I occasionally have the chance to interview touring comics that I had once worked with at the Friar’s ...
Over the past two seasons, Vinnie Linares’ Oh Boy Productions has expanded the number of theatrical productions presented seasonally. Some of its finest offerings have included 2017’s “Medea” and last August’s exemplary “Albatross” by Matthew Spangler. Tonight Oh Boy ...
